Is WF11 Safe?
Wakefield, Knottingley
Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk
Overall safety rating
Above average crime
WF11 has 46% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
116
4.92 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
3,146
133.3 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-04 to 2026-03
6
20
13
22
6
8
1
12
5
6
12
5
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
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Aug 25
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Feb 26
Mar 26
Property types in WF11
Source: Census 2021 · 10,798 households
Detached 22%Semi-detached 41%Terraced 20%Flats 16%
Neighbourhood crime detail
WF11 sits within Knottingley. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Start Free Security CheckCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.